R·Type Command
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| R·Type Tactics | |
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| Developer(s) | Irem |
| Publisher(s) |  Irem Atlus |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
| Release date | 2007-09-20 2008-05-06 |
| Genre(s) | Hybrid shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | CERO: A ESRB: Everyone 10+ |
| Media | UMD |
R·Type Tactics (アールタイプ タクティクス?) also known as R·Type Command is a tactical hybrid shooter video game released in 2007 in Japan, and 2008 in the United States for PlayStation Portable. The main part of the game consists of two consecutive campaigns, in which the player controls first the forces of Earth, then the alien force referred to as the Bydo. The game also supports multiplayer combat via Wi-Fi.
The gameplay is structured as a typical mission-based tactical role-playing game with a hexagonal grid, but retains many of the specific traits of the R-Type series.
[edit] Gameplay
R-Type Tactics is played in a series of 58 levels, through which the player navigates an army of R-Type space fighters and support units, fighting with the alien enemy forces of the Bydo.
The side-scrolling nature of the R-Type series is preserved in R-Type Tactics, as, unlike most tactical role-playing games, the game is viewed from the side. Furthermore, most levels are structured as in a side-scrolling shooter, with the units of the player starting at the far left, and the objective at the far right. Units always face right, which has an important impact on gameplay, as certain attacks can only be performed in this direction.
[edit] Units
R·Type Tactics features the opposing armies of the Earth and the Bydo.
The game features more than 100 different units, including many of the R9 fighters from the other R·Type games. Each fighter has unique abilities such as sub-space movement and a distinct set of attacks. During the game, the player acquires abilities enabling new units and upgrades to existing units to be purchased for his army. Furthermore, new units can be acquired by capturing certain objectives in levels.
Support units range from large carrier ships to maintenance units as well as the Force units, well-known from other games in the R-Type series.
The Force units can either be controlled separately, or they can be attached to R-Type fighters. As in most of the other R-Type games, attached Forces function as a unidirectional shield whilst providing the fighter with stronger attacks. When not attached, a Force unit is an independent unit which can sustain a great deal of damage. Thus, it may typically be used as a Tank.
As in other R-Type titles, the TP-02C POW armor functions as a supply unit, although in this game, the main purpose is refuelling and rearming friendly units. It is also used for capturing objectives.
The Rr2o-3 has a similar function to the TP-02C, and has the added ability to repair friendly units.
The following is a list of the R-Type units in R-Type Tactics:
- Rwf-9A Arrow-Head - can be upgraded to Rwf-9Abk and attach force F-A.
- Rwf-9C War-Head - improvement over the Rwf-9A, equipped with desync drive and increased mobility, Split Wave Cannon replaces Wave Cannon, giving hexagonal area of effect. Can equip Force F-C.
- Rwf-9D Shooting Star - long range support unit. Can be upgraded to Rwf-9DH Grace Note and both versions can attach force F-D.
- R-E1 Midnight Eye - scouting ship.
- R-9B1 Strider - long range missile support.
- Rwf-9Sk1 Principalities - can attach force F-SkFr.
- RXwf-10 Albatross - can attach force F-X.
- Rwf-13A Cerberus - can attach force F-ANC. Rwf-13A can be upgraded to Rwf-13B Charon, and the force F-ANC can be upgraded to F-R13B, enabling it to be attached to Rwf-13B.
- Rw-11A Future World - fast attack fighter, can be upgraded to R-11S Tropical Angel, which is a long range missile support craft.
- Rr2o-3 - supply / repair unit. Can be upgraded to Rr2o-3-2.
Other units include:
- OF-1 Daedalus - heavy fighter with 2 external bits.
- TL-2A Achilleus - close combat transforming fighter. Can be upgraded to TL-2A2 Neoptolemos, TL-2B Herakles, and TL2AT.
- TP-02C POW Armor - supply unit. Can be upgraded to TP-02M Frogman, which is usable for underwater missions.
[edit] External links
- Official R-TYPE TACTICS page (Japanese,Irem)
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